MRI findings of penile paraffinoma

The body's lack of enzymes to metabolise interstitial exogenous oils coupled with granulomatous foreign body reaction and fibrosis leads to paraffinoma formation. 2 Learning points Penile paraffin injection is usually offered and performed by untrained non-medical personnel.

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2014-11, Vol.2014, p.bcr2014205448
Main Authors: Majedah, Sharifah, Hanafiah, Mohammad, Awang, Mohd Khairul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asia
Chinese
Enzymes
Granuloma - pathology
Humans
Images In
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Mineral oils
Penile Diseases - pathology
Penis - pathology
Surgery
Urine
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Summary:The body's lack of enzymes to metabolise interstitial exogenous oils coupled with granulomatous foreign body reaction and fibrosis leads to paraffinoma formation. 2 Learning points Penile paraffin injection is usually offered and performed by untrained non-medical personnel.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2014-205448